The Science of Middle-earth
eBook - ePub

The Science of Middle-earth

A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World

  1. 432 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Science of Middle-earth

A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World

About this book

The surprising and illuminating look at how Tolkien's love of science and natural history shaped the creation of his Middle Earth, from its flora and fauna to its landscapes. The world J.R.R. Tolkien created is oneofthe most beloved in allofliterature, and continues to capture hearts and imaginations around the world. From Oxford to ComiCon, theMiddleEarthis analyzed and interpreted through a multitudeofperspectives.But one essential facetofTolkien and hisMiddleEarthhas been overlooked: science. This great writer, creatorofworlds and unforgettable character, and inventoroflanguage was also a scientific autodidact, with an innate interest and graspofbotany, paleontologist and geologist, with additional passions for archeology and chemistry.Tolkien was an acute observerofflora and fauna and mined the mindsofhis scientific friends about ocean currents and volcanoes. It is these layerssciencethat give his imaginary universe—and the creatures and characters that inhabit it—such concreteness. Within this gorgeously illustrated edition, a rangeofscientists—from astrophysicists to physicians, botanists to volcanologists—explore Tolkien's novels, poems, and letters to reveal their fascinating scientific roots.A rewarding combinationofliterary exploration and scientific discovery, TheScienceofMiddleEarth reveals the hidden meaningofthe Ring's corruption, why Hobbits have big feet, the originsofthe Dwarves, the animals which inspired the dragons, and even whether or not an Ent is possible.Enhanced by superb original drawings, this transportive work will delight both Tolkien fans andsciencelovers and inspire us to view bothMiddleEarth—and our own world—with fresh eyes.

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Information

Publisher
Pegasus Books
Year
2021
Topic
Biological Sciences
eBook ISBN
9781643136172
Subtopic
Natural History
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Tolkien, Lord of the Sciences
  5. Tolkien and the Sciences: A Relationship with Many Faces
  6. 1. World-Building
  7. 2. An Anchoring In Space And Time
  8. 3. A Complex Environment
  9. 4. Spectacular Settings
  10. 5. Remarkable Characters
  11. 6. A Fantastical Bestiary
  12. Bibliography
  13. Biographies
  14. Illustration Credits
  15. Copyright

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